Scott Tinder
Trainer & Instructional Designer
Certifications & Accolades
- ACCA - Residential Design for Quality Installation
- Aveta Business Institute – Six Sigma Black Belt
- Acuity Institute – Kaizen Leader
- Acuity Institute – Change Management Professional
- Aveta Business Institute – Six Sigma Black Belt
- BDR-Certified Business Succession & Market Value Enhancement Coach
- Corporate Finance Institute - Business Valuation
Featured Podcasts
Scott has been a fixture in the HVAC industry since graduating with a business degree from Eastern Washington University in 1988. He has worked with dealers, distributors, and manufacturers throughout the United States and Canada to drive profitable growth in their businesses.
Scott joined BDR in 2008. When in the office, Scott is BDR’s Instructional Designer, working with the training team to create and update all BDR training classes. As a trainer, he draws on experience by spearheading several classes, including:
- Raising the Bar: Enhancing Success in Distribution Sales Management
- Pre-Wall One: Four Steps to $1 Million in Revenue
- Wall One: 6 Steps to $3 Million+ in Revenue
- Successful Sales for Today’s HVAC Company
- Successful Service for Today’s HVAC Company
- Distribution and Territory Manager training
Prior to BDR, Scott played a pivotal role as the U.S. Director of Sales and Operations for a prominent Canadian sheet metal manufacturer, ensuring widespread acceptance and stocking of products across the United States. His decade-long tenure as a Territory Manager and Regional Sales Manager at an HVAC distribution company in the Northwest further showcases his dedication to fostering substantial growth. While there, the distributor went from operating 10 branches at $20m to 20 making $200m.
Scott’s profound commitment shines through in his genuine passion for elevating the success of the companies and individuals he collaborates with.